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City of London College of Economics Technical Analyst Diploma City of London College of Economics
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Technical Analyst Diploma

Duration: 6 months

Assessment: One comprehensive practical assignment
Become a proficient technical analyst equipped with the knowledge and skills to analyze market price patterns, trends, and investor behavior that drive price movements. This fully online, flexible diploma focuses on understanding price action through charts and technical indicators, enabling you to forecast market direction and manage trades effectively. Whether you want to specialize in technical analysis or complement fundamental analysis, this course provides solid practical and theoretical foundations.

Course Modules and Key Learnings:
  1. Defining Technical Analysis
    Study the core principles that the market price reflects all available information, learning how to interpret price charts and why price patterns repeat due to investor psychology.
  2. Indicators and Oscillators
    Gain expertise in popular technical indicators such as Moving Averages, MACD, Relative Strength Index (RSI), Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci Retracements, and others used to identify trends and signals.
  3. Charting Techniques
    Learn to analyze different chart types including Line, Bar, Candlestick, Point-and-Figure, with attention to patterns and formations that signal potential market moves.
  4. Managing the Trade
    Understand trade management techniques including risk management, position sizing, stop-loss placement, and timing entry and exit points.
  5. Trading Systems and Strategies
    Examine how to build, test, and evaluate trading systems incorporating technical rules and indicators, including aspects of backtesting, optimization, and ensuring robustness.
  6. Secrets of Top Technical Traders
    Explore practical insights, psychological disciplines, and strategic approaches used by successful technical analysts to maintain an edge in the markets.
  7. Complementing Fundamental Analysis
    Learn to integrate technical analysis with fundamental data for a well-rounded investment decision-making process.
  8. Additional Topics
    Include market psychology, behavioral finance influences, technical analysis philosophy, and real-world application case studies.
Assessment:
Demonstrate your ability to apply technical analysis concepts in practical scenarios through one comprehensive assignment. Students can start their assignments immediately and flexibly complete the diploma upon submission.
 
  Updated on 31 July, 2025

Eligibility / Requirements

There are no requirements to be fulfilled.

About City of London College of Economics

City of London College of Economics (COLCE) is a recognized educational institution offering affordable, accredited online courses for vocational and academic growth. Our programs are self-paced for your convenience and designed with a practical focus, meeting high-quality and compliance standards (DSG, ISO 27001). We support learners worldwide in enhancing their career opportunities through comprehensive knowledge in economics, management, and related fields. COLCE is listed in the UK Government Register of Verified Learning Providers (Reference Number: 10089366) and accredited by the British Government, UKRLP, as well as the Association of Colleges and Business Schools (Certificate Serial Number: ACBS/COLCE/011525NF).

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